Aldactone and Reflux oesophagitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Reflux oesophagitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Aldactone (spironolactone), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Lasix, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Reflux oesophagitis when taking Aldactone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 45,404 people who have side effects when taking Aldactone from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Aldactone?

Aldactone has active ingredients of spironolactone. It is often used in acne. eHealthMe is studying from 46,063 Aldactone users. Check the latest studies of Aldactone.

What is Reflux oesophagitis?

Reflux oesophagitis (an oesophageal mucosal injury that occurs of gastric contents into the oesophagus) is found to be associated with 337 drugs and 570 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Reflux oesophagitis.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

45,404 people reported to have side effects when taking Aldactone.
Among them, 47 people (0.1%) have Reflux oesophagitis.

Could Aldactone cause Reflux oesophagitis?

Among these 47 people:

How long have people been on Aldactone when they have Reflux oesophagitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Reflux oesophagitis when taking Aldactone? *

female: 53.49 %
male: 46.51 %

What is the age of people who have Reflux oesophagitis when taking Aldactone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Aldactone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Reflux oesophagitis? *

Pain: 16 people, 34.04%
Nausea And Vomiting: 14 people, 29.79%
Fever: 13 people, 27.66%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 12 people, 25.53%
Infection: 11 people, 23.40%
Osteomyelitis (infection of bone): 11 people, 23.40%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 11 people, 23.40%
Pneumonia: 10 people, 21.28%
Weight Decreased: 9 people, 19.15%
Diarrhea: 9 people, 19.15%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 8 people, 17.02%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 7 people, 14.89%
Stable Angina (a constant chest pain): 7 people, 14.89%
Dizziness: 7 people, 14.89%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 7 people, 14.89%
Pain: 7 people, 14.89%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 7 people, 14.89%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 5 people, 10.64%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 5 people, 10.64%
Breast Cancer: 4 people, 8.51%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on spironolactone (the active ingredients of Aldactone) and Aldactone (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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